Transient - PPRL Outbound Phone Survey Researcher

Job Title Transient - PPRL Outbound Phone Survey Researcher Position Type Transient (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Department LSUAM MC - Reilly Center - Ops - PPRL Call Center (Dyrel Treadwell (00001392)) Work Location Manship School Research Facility Pay Grade Temporary Job Description The PPRL Outbound Phone Survey Researcher position involves interviewing people via telephone and accurately entering responses into a computer-based data collection system. The questions typically involve a variety of business, health, political and economic issues. This job is relatively low stress, as it requires sitting, dialing phone numbers, data entry, and interacting with people on the phone. This is a remote job. You will perform this job entirely off-site at your home. This job posting is for an out-bound call center. We do not receive any incoming calls. Personal Requirements Basic computer knowledge Basic typing skills Must have acceptable reading and pronunciation skills Must be friendly, outgoing and have a conversational tone of voice You must have a clear speaking voice and be able to communicate well over the phone Must be able to follow set procedures including the ability to read scripts verbatim Must have some previous retail or customer service experience All applicants must include a resume. Home Requirements A relatively up-to-date home computer A strong Ethernet/broadband internet connection at home A headset w/ microphone that can plug into your home computer A quiet homework environment with minimal interruptions Hours The hours available are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 9pm. You do not have to work every day listed above, or every hour listed above, but the minimum shift length is 3 hours. Pay As a reminder, the job pays $12.50/hr. You can work as little as you want as long as your shift length is at least 3 hours. The position requires a minimum commitment of at least 12 hours per week, with a maximum of no more than 20 hours per week. Additional Position Information Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Closing Information Posting Date: August 31, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 31, 2026 Equal Opportunity Statement LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eligibility All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Other Notes Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions. University Overview LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. 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